The government has pledged its support to the family of late highlife legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, as preparations for his final rites begin.
During a courtesy call by the family of the iconic musician at the Jubilee House, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah assured the bereaved family of the state’s involvement in honouring the late artist, who he said deserved a dignified farewell.
“If money could save a life, we would have found a way. This is not just a loss for the family, but for the entire nation… As a government, we will support the family in this difficult time.”
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah
Mr Debrah paid glowing tribute to the singer, describing his passing as a significant national loss.
He acknowledged Daddy Lumba’s extraordinary influence on Ghanaian music and culture, noting that his work went beyond entertainment to touch lives across all walks of life.
“The President loved Daddy Lumba’s songs. When he sits in his car and sings along to his songs, you’d be amazed — so this is a great loss to us all. I can’t sing like that, so you can see there was a special connection.
“His songs touched all of us — whether we were sad or happy. Daddy Lumba made a lasting impact. We can’t say we won’t honour him, especially considering how well he honoured Ghana with his music.”
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah
The visit formed part of traditional customs to formally inform the government of the musician’s passing and initiate discussions around funeral arrangements and potential state support.
Daddy Lumba, who died in July at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, was widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most celebrated musical icons. His death has sparked a wave of tributes from musicians, fans, and national figures.
With a career spanning over three decades, Lumba released more than 30 albums and gave Ghanaians unforgettable hits such as ‘Aben Wo Ha,’ ‘Theresa,’ ‘Yentie Obiaa,’ and ‘Playboy.’
Born on September 29, 1964, he first rose to fame in the 1980s as part of the Lumba Brothers, a duo with Nana Acheampong, before launching a successful solo career that redefined the highlife genre.
His lyrical depth, soulful voice, and innovative sound earned him a loyal following and cemented his legacy in Ghana’s musical history.
Daddy Lumba’s Wife, Family Visit Akufo-Addo’s House
Daddy Lumba’s second wife, Priscilla Ofori-Atta, popularly known as Odo Broni, and her family visited former President Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of the musician’s one-week celebration event.
The Ekuona Royal Family of Nsuta, led by Abusuapanin Kofi Owusu, was present at the residence of the former President to officially inform him about the highlife music icon’s demise.
The delegation, which included Daddy Lumba’s second wife, Odo Broni, his daughter Ama Denise Fosuh, manager Roman Fada, and former music teacher at Juaben Senior High School, Mama Acheampong, was spotted preparing to meet Nana Akufo-Addo to also formally invite him to the late musician’s one-week celebration.
The event is set to be held at the University of Ghana Legon Sports Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Odo Broni was spotted in all-black mourning clothes with members of her husband’s family.
Daddy Lumba’s wife looked sad and appeared to still be struggling to deal with the loss of her husband, as she stood there quietly while the former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) interacted with her and other family members.
Odo Broni was later spotted having a friendly conversation with Roman Fada, as they prepared to sit down with former President Nana Akufo-Addo and invite him to Daddy Lumba’s one-week celebration event.
The family later met the former president for the meeting and participated in a group photo shoot before leaving the premises.
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